The company, founded by two former BBC execs, is working on 'Wilderness,' a six-part series for Amazon Prime Video, starring Jenna Coleman, and an adaptation of Nikki May’s novel 'Wahala' for BBC One.
In August, the BBC’s commercial arm also unveiled a deal to take a 25 percent stake in Mothership Productions, a new factual producer set up by former Channel 4 deputy director of programs Kelly Webb-Lamb. Other BBC Studios minority-owned indie investments include Moonage, Various Artists Limited, Expectation Entertainment, Curve Media, as well as Boffola Pictures, which is a Lookout Point investment.
“In addition, BBC Studios represents hundreds of other independent production companies through first-look and distribution deals and returned more than £180 million to the U.K. independent production sector in 2021/2022 in development funding, rights investment and royalties,” the company said. Mark Linsey, managing director scripted at BBC Studios, lauded the acquired production firm’s accomplishments. “Since it launched three years ago, Firebird has been firing on all cylinders, attracting top and emerging talent and building an exciting slate with international appeal,” he said. “With two major series now greenlit and a number of shows in development, we’re excited to bring Liz and Craig into the BBC Studios family and support them in this next phase of their journey.
Said Kilgarriff and Holleworth: “From the very beginning of Firebird’s journey with just a blank piece of paper and an empty office with one chair, BBC Studios have supported and backed us every step of the way, fully trusting in our vision and ambition and helping build the company to where we are today. We are delighted to now be cementing our relationship and are excited for Firebird’s future as we grow the company together.
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